Kimonos

1200 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Kimonos has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Kimonos scores about where you'd expect for a Lake Buena Vista restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers soiled used in the prep kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on counter in the sushi area.

22-16-4

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mushrooms in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinet has a grease build up.

23-03-4

Jun 14, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored Observed bottle of medicine stored on the shelve in the sushi bar.

41-07-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insect in the back kitchen area.recommend to notify current pest control service.Spoke to Savitri Supervisor on duty check on the next routine inspection.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no concentration chart used for chlorine test strip.

16-36-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink, located in the kitchen. Stewarding Manager provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed one bottle of water stored on the shelve one bottle stored inside reach in cooler.

12B-07-4

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature 48°f on the krab stored in the kitchen less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill Krab.spoke to Chef Daniel.. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed one white cutting board also beige has yellow stains also deep cut marks not able to clean properly. Recommend to replace or resurface.( sushi bar)

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kimonos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kimonos on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kimonos?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kimonos.

How does Kimonos compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Kimonos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Kimonos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kimonos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kimonos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kimonos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kimonos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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